TABLE O F CONTENTS

1. SYROS
06 Map of Syros, Location, Geography
08 Flora
09 Fauna
2. HISTORY
10 Myths and Traditions, Prehistory
13 The classical period
13 Graeco-Roman times
14 Byzantine period, Venetian occupation
14 The Turkish and Russian occupation
16 Liberation
19 Modern times
3. YESTERDAY AND TODAY
24 Theater, Music
25 Education
27 Architecture
33 People and occupation
35 Customs
40 Cultural events
43 Sporting events
4. TOUR OF THE TOWN (Ermoupoli - Ano Syros)
46 Map of the town
48 Ermoupoli
68 Industrial Museum of Ermoupoli
70 The Cemetery
72 Ano Syros
74 Map of Ano Syros
5. ROUTES ON SYROS (four routes)
86 1st Route (Lazareta - Mana - Azolimnos - Vari - Achladi -
Megas Yalos - Ampela - Croussa - Faneromeni)
96 2nd Route (Talanda - Messaria - Pagos - Parakopi - Vissas -
Poseidonia (Dellagrazia) - Phoinikas – Galissas)
110 3rd Route (Episkopio - Ayia Varvara - Danakos - Loto -
Kini - Delphini)
120 4th Route (Apano Meria)
6. PRACTICAL INFORMATION
128 How to go - When to go - Where to stay
129 Transportation on the island - Sports
130 Shopping - Health - Night life
131 Dining